Introduction

These Viral Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowls combine savory, spicy, and creamy flavors for a quick and satisfying meal. With roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and a cool cottage cheese topping, they’re perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner.

A white bowl holds a dish with four main layers: bright green chunks of avocado on the right side, crumbly brown cooked ground beef below the avocado, vibrant orange roasted sweet potato cubes on the left, and a creamy white cottage cheese with a sprinkling of red chili flakes next to the sweet potatoes. A silver spoon lifts a mix of all four ingredients toward the camera, showing a close-up of the green avocado, orange sweet potato, brown beef, and white cottage cheese together. The bowl and spoon rest on a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 small (or 1 large) sweet potato (peeled and cubed)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
Olive oil spray
1/2 pound ground beef
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp chili flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup cottage cheese
1 avocado (cubed)
1/2 tbsp hot honey
Chili flakes (to taste)

Instructions

Step 1: Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into small cubes. Season them with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Lightly spray with olive oil and cook in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, or until golden and tender.
Step 2: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef along with 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully cooked and slightly browned.
Step 3: Divide the cooked sweet potatoes and ground beef evenly between two bowls. Add half of the cubed avocado to each bowl, then top with 1/2 cup of cottage cheese. Drizzle each bowl with hot honey and sprinkle chili flakes to taste.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with seasoned cooked lentils or crumbled tofu.
If you don’t have an air fryer, roast the sweet potatoes in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Adjust the chili flakes and hot honey to balance heat and sweetness according to personal preference.
Add fresh herbs like cilantro or green onions for a burst of freshness.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the avocado separately if possible to prevent browning. Reheat the sweet potatoes and beef gently in the microwave or on the stovetop before assembling with fresh toppings.

How to Serve

The image shows raw ingredients laid out on a white marbled surface. In the center right, there is a white plate filled with a large mound of red ground beef with white fat specks. Above it, a small white bowl holds a fluffy, white cottage cheese. To the top left of the bowl, there is a dark, rough-textured whole avocado. Next to the avocado, two medium-sized, unpeeled sweet potatoes with rough orange skin lie side by side. Below the sweet potatoes are four small clear glass bowls arranged in a square, containing different powdered spices: bright red chili powder, a yellow garlic powder, white shredded coconut, and crushed red pepper flakes. In the bottom left corner, two small white bowls contain white salt and golden honey, respectively. The whole setup is clean and neatly organized. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these bowls ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the sweet potatoes and beef in advance and store them separately in the fridge. Assemble the bowls just before eating to keep the avocado and cottage cheese fresh.

What if I don’t have hot honey?

If you don’t have hot honey, you can drizzle plain honey and add a pinch of chili flakes or hot sauce to replicate the sweet-spicy flavor.